South Sudan: South Sudan Launches R21 Malaria Vaccine Rollout to Protect Children

[GAVI] Juba, South Sudan — In a historic move to combat the devastating impact of malaria, the Ministry of Health, in partnership with UNICEF, the World Health Organization (WHO) and Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance (Gavi), today launched the nationwide rollout of the R21 malaria vaccine. This landmark event marks a significant stride in the country’s efforts to safeguard the health and well-being of its children.The launch follows the arrival of the first consignment of over 645,000 doses of the R21 malaria vaccine in Juba on 31 May



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